EnvironmentWestern States’ planned water cuts are enough to avert a Colorado River crisis, for nowOctober 26, 2023Wet weather and planned cuts by California, Arizona and Nevada averted declines that could have threatened water deliveries and power production — but long-term threats to the Colorado River remain.
Stockton Kings’ home court renamed to Adventist Health ArenaOctober 26, 2023 | Rich IbarraThe arena, now known as the Adventist Health Arena, is the home of the NBA G League’s Stockton Kings.
Sacramento Police say early data show reduction in violent crimeOctober 25, 2023 | Chris Hagan | Kate WolffeThe city also announced $3.2 million in grants to community-based organizations working to interrupt violence in Sacramento. Officials said the organizations were key to the lower levels of violent crime so far this year.
EnvironmentHow to get a permit to cut down a Christmas tree in Northern CaliforniaOctober 25, 2023 | Manola SecairaInterested Californians should be ready to purchase permits to cut down their own Christmas trees within the next couple weeks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia joins states suing Meta, claiming Instagram, Facebook fueled youth mental health crisisOctober 24, 2023A group of more than 40 states sued Meta on Tuesday, accusing the social media giant of designing products that are deliberately addictive and fuel the youth mental health crisis.
State GovernmentTwo state agencies ground Cruise driverless cars for public safetyOctober 24, 2023A recent incident in San Francisco spurred the Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Public Utilities Commission to suspend the licenses for Cruise’s driverless cars.
Health CareAround 5% of Sacramentans have received the new COVID vaccine. Here’s how to if you work during the day.October 24, 2023 | Kate WolffeThe federal public health emergency is over and so are accommodations that made it easier to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Here are some ways to make it through the changes this season.
State Government‘Back of the line again’: California’s broadband plan deprioritized underserved regions, advocates sayOctober 23, 2023After years of planning a broadband system to bridge California’s digital divide, officials deprioritized some low-income areas due to unexpected costs. Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s committed to funding the entire network, but advocates are skeptical. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New leader of Sacramento Housing Alliance calls housing ‘foundational need’ as he takes the helmOctober 23, 2023 | Chris NicholsJonathan Cook takes over at the SHA as the region confronts the growing and related crises of homelessness and the severe lack of affordable housing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleNew South Sacramento trail seeks to expand options for transitOctober 20, 2023 | Tony RodriguezThe trail spans just over a half-mile and connects Meadowview to Freeport Boulevard, the Sacramento River, Garcia Bend Park and the not yet complete Del Rio Trail.
